A Label's Layers

Label Layers

Every label has at least three layers to it, sometimes four. Though it might seem unimportant, each layer performs a purpose, and is necessary for a functional label.

Facestock:
The facestock is the part of a label that you see—the top of the label. It's where you put your text and graphics. It is important when choosing a facestock to consider what kind of climate the label will be in: such as humidity, moisture, dryness, etc.

Adhesive:
The adhesive is the middle layer of the label, which allows it to stick to different surfaces. Different labels can have different levels of stickiness, each meant for different uses. For example, a temporary label has a different level of stickiness than a permanent label.

Liner:
The liner is the bottom part of the label. It is what helps the label sheet lay flat and allows the label to be pulled easily through a printer without jamming. Liner also protects the adhesive from drying out until the label is peeled from it.